Life: The Science of Biology

by WilliamK.Purves (Editor), Gordon H . Orians (Editor), H.CraigHeller (Editor), David Sadava (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  1998

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  As in previous editions, Life 5/e shows biology not as a collection of facts, but as a dynamic discipline. The student's understanding of biological processes is developed through effective pedagogy, using a smooth narrative, rich experimental contexts and spectacular art, all backed by impeccable scholarship. The genetics coverage has been expanded by new co-author and genetics specialist, David Sadava. The accompanying CD-ROM embraces more than 1,500 topics and includes over 140 animations, and 600 illustrations and electron micrographs.

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  Hardcover
  2003

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  This is an authoritative introductory text that presents biological concepts through the research that revealed them. Life covers the full range of topics with an integrated experimental focus that flows naturally from the narrative. This approach helps to bring the drama of classic and cutting-edge research to the classroom, but always in the context of reinforcing core ideas and the innovative scientific thinking behind them. Students will experience biology not just as a litany of facts or a highlight reel of experiments, but as a rich, coherent discipline. The new edition contains new chapters and essays, an enhanced art programme, and standard setting media and supplements.